Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
symptom	18	18
symptomatic	25	25
symptomatically	33	33
symptomatologic	32	32
symptomatology	30	30
symptomless	23	23
symptoms	19	19
syn	6	6
synaesthesia	17	17
synaesthesias	18	18
synagog	14	14
synagogal	17	17
synagogs	15	15
synagogue	17	17
synagogues	18	18
synanon	12	12
synanons	13	13
synapomorphies	28	28
synapomorphy	28	28
synapse	13	13
synapsed	15	15
synapses	14	14
synapsid	15	15
synapsids	16	16
synapsing	18	18